Countrystudy Summary
England features mostly low hills and plains. The Pennine Chain runs from the north
to south, splitting northern England into western and eastern parts. The Lake District in
situated in the north-west of England and there are the most beautiful landscapes and the
highest peak in England is Scafell Pike (978 m). The warmest part in England is the Peninsula
of Cornwall in summer.
Scotland
Densely / 'densl / tihedasti
Scotland features very wild landscapes, large areas of untouched land, mountains and
lochs. Scotland can be divided into two parts: the Lowlands and the Northern Highlands. The
highest peak in Scotland is Ben Nevis (1343 m)
Wales
Earthwork / :w:k / mullavall
Beacon / 'bi:kn / tuletorn, majakas
Peninsula / p'nnsjl / poolsaar
Wales is surrounded by the sea on three sides and has two major mountain systems: